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LJ55 JGO

2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 05

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

48,817 mi
Last recorded48,817 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 0515,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 JGO
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1 05
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 48,817 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit nearside/offside (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 46,445 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 44,514 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 44,400 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 44,182 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 43,731 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 43,369 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 43,292 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 41,715 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 41,714 miles

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 39,162 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 39,161 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 36,164 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 15 May 2014 30,999 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 26,656 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 24 May 2012 23,366 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 23,319 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 19 Mar 2011 18,623 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 13,346 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 10,247 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yzf R1 05?

Based on 5,395 MOT tests across 476 vehicles.

87.0%
Pass Rate
949
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
476
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 55
reflector on motorcycle missing 52
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 23
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 16
Headlamp aim too high 13
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LJ55 JGO is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 05 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 05 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.9% with a typical mileage of 15,407 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Yamaha Yzf R1 05 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 55 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ55 JGO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yzf R1 05 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Yamaha Yzf R1 05 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LJ55 JGO registered?

LJ55 JGO is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 05, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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